Waitrose to trial using household recycling materials to make ready meal trays
WAITROSE is to trial a process which it said will ensure its plastic trays used for own-brand ready meals will be made using materials...
Consultation reveals support for charge on single-use items in Scotland
PROPOSALS to introduce a charge on single-use disposable items, such as cups, have received high levels of support in a recent consultation, the Scottish...
Iceland launches vacuum packs for beef and pork mince
ICELAND Foods is to introduce vacuum packaging across its full range of beef and pork mince products in a bid to increase shelf-life and...
New reports outline UK packaging material trends
COMPLIANCE specialist Valpak by Reconomy has published its latest update on the quantity of packaging placed on the UK market in 2022.
The PackFlow 2023...
Aldi trials new packaging on fruit and vegetable lines
ALDI is to trial the removal of pulp trays and punnets from the packaging of several of its fruit and vegetable lines.
Changes include the...
Zotefoams partners with Censco for manufacture of microcellular foaming equipment
ZOTEFOAMS has announced an agreement which will see Censco LLC manufacture the proprietary gas injection equipment marketed by Zotefoams under the MuCell brand.
Previously produced...
OMRON to showcase the ‘future of manufacturing’ at PPMA Show
AUTOMATION specialist OMRON has revealed plans to showcase the 'smarter, faster, more efficient' future of manufacturing at this year’s PPMA Show.
OMRON revealed it has...
Manufacturer to mark four decades in business at PPMA Show 2024
VERTICAL form, fill and seal packaging machine manufacturer GIC will celebrate its 40th anniversary at this year's PPMA Show.
The firm will mark four decades...
Entries open early for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025
ORGANISERS of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 have announced entries are now open.
Opening earlier than usual, participants from every part of the plastics...
Flow pack solution ‘transforms’ luxury confectionery firm’s packaging operations
ULMA Packaging has explained how its FR200 flow pack solution has 'transformed' Bon Bon’s Wholesale’s packaging operations.
Founded in 2007, Bon Bon’s Wholesale is based...
